... supports Creon. "Man the master When he weaves in the laws of the land, and the justice of the gods that binds his oaths together, he and his city rise high-- but the city casts out that man who weds himself to inhumanity thanks to reckless daring " (Sophocles, 77). The chorus is saying how Creon's laws are right and they know ... law prevails: no towering form of greatness enters into the lives of mortals free and clear of ruin " (Sophocles, 92). People of Ancient Greece value the laws of the gods high above anything else. They believe rules that come from the gods are powerful and are...

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... depicts the essence of the tragic hero. Through the character of Creon, Sophocles effectively conveys the essential elements of a tragic hero. Creon is, first, king of Thebes, thus illustrating his high state, but he more importantly embodies innate characteristics of nobility and virtue. In addressing the Chorus, he declares, "These are my principles. Never at my hands will the traitor be ... not as easily distinguished. However, despite similarities between the plights of Nora and Torvald, Nora proves a better candidate. A character of wealth, Nora clearly fits the traditional charact...

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... the play. He is the figure most akin to the classical Aristotelian definition of the traditional tragic hero. In Aristotle's book, Poetics, the philosopher defines a tragic hero as someone of high status, flawed, afflicted with hamartia (tragic flaw) and hubris (arrogance), is punished severely, and in the end gains wisdom. The character of Creon is more emotionally developed, and the breadth ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... for her brother rather than out of fear of a man. Antigone is willing to die by the gods if she must, although she believes that they shall hold her in high reverence for her actions. She displays true pride in herself and perseverance against society and men. She goes on to say that, "And if I am to die before my ... ...

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... not given the liberties, respect, or freedom allotted to the men. They were expected to cook, clean, and bear children, unless they were an oracle of delphi or a woman of high stature.Sophocles uses Greek ideas concerning gender inequality as a conduit to procure subliminal ideas into the mind of his audience. Sophocles characterizes his antagonist Creon in such a way that evokes ... ...

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... playwright, has written a new play entitled Antigone. To successfully produce his play Sophocles must follow specific guidelines set up by the state by first making an appeal to the Archon, a high official who chooses three contestants to participate in the Dionysiac Festival. Sophocles must present Antigone as part of a group of three tragedies and one satyr play, and if deemed acceptable ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... laws of tyrannical men, such as Creon. Antigone is shown as an individual in the play because of the way she defies the law of Thebes in order to serve a high law, the law of the Gods. Creon's laws however, sometimes do not follow divine law, and this is where Antigone's main conflict with Creon occurs. When talking to Ismene, speaking ... ...

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... more important than family, "No one is above the law and king."" Creon says. Ismene and Haimon both suffer because of the single-mindedness of Antigone and Creon. Ironically Antigone's high morality results in more suffering: her own death and the death of Haimon. By the end of the story, Creon becomes convinced that his actions were not the right thing ... ...

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... his authority has been disobeyed. He threatens the Sentry with the death if he does not find the criminals who buried Polynices". Here Creon is revealed to be a man of high ideals but of immense pride and self-rightousness. Haemon, Antigone's fiance, and Creon's son tells him that the people of the city feel it would be Hall 5 better to spare ... ...

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... him. It's the same man from earlier, but those weren't keys that you saw. He had a gun in his hand now. Fortunately, he hasn't seen you standing due to the high shelves. He aims the gun right at the cashier. It's at this moment that you must decide whether you are going to be brave or a coward. You have to decide ... ...

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... those occasions they call me - Ell Diablo! Oh, I could tell you things to make you sleepless! My enemies plan to dynamite this place. Theyre going to blow us all sky-high some night! I'll be glad, very happy, and so will you! You'll go up, up on a broomstick, over Blue Mountain with seventeen gentlemen callers!" Tom says this to Amanda ... ...

• Word Count: 2132
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School